1 cup salt

1-1/2 cups water

 

Preheat oven to 350 deg.  In a large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients; turn mixture onto counter or cutting board and knead by hand for 5 minutes, or until smooth.  Roll on floured surface and cut out shapes with cookies cutters (trees, angels, farmyard critters, etc).  Cut hanging hole with end of drinking straw.  Bake on aluminum foil-covered cookie sheets for 20-25 minutes.

 

Remove and cool; make faces with colored markers or paint with acrylic paint.  Store in a cool dry place.

 

*Note:  For extra protection, spray with clear acrylic spray after ornaments are baked, painted, and dried.